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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

There are cases in the parish of st. Landry
in which the justices of the peace have per
formed all the duties required by law of the
coroner. 1t can be proven that he has been
written to, such parties asking and demand,
ing that their costs and fees for performing
duties pertaining to his Office, and that the
fees allowed them By law be paid These bills
and petitions for relief have been treated by
the present coroner with eoatemptIoas silence
One case will mention
On Jan. 23d, 1887. an inquest was held on
the body of Henry Hall at Whiteville, in this
parish. Said inquest was conducted by the
magistrate at that place in strict conformity
with the law. He made out the papers. and
official returns and mailed them as he should
have done. to the coroner The being the hired
servant of the people as per act of police jury
of st. Landry. Although he has made sever
al attempts to collect the dues and his pri
vate letters are not responded to, he sees no
way of ever collecting his fees and those due
Others on costs than by calling on the public
through the press and asking questions which
he hopes will meet with q response which
even though it should be undignifed, is bet
ter than being treated with silent seorn.
am, Sir, Yours truly, BOB SNAP.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

E. Bainbridge Mnnday Esq. County
Atty. Clay Co., Tex, says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy re-
suits Ny brother also was very low
with malarial fever and jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medi
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saw
ed his life" Mr.. D. I. Wilcoxson, of
Horse Cave, Ky. adds like testimony
saying: He positively believes he would
have died. had it not been for Electric
Bitters. This great remedy will ward
off as we'll as cnre dengue and all ma
larial diseases. and for oil kidney, liv-
er and stomach disorders stands une-
qnaled. Price soc. and 81 at Hamii-
ton g. Bailey. b
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems, at first,
only a Geld. Do not permit any dealer to
impose upon yon with some cheap imita-
ton of DR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption. conghs and colds, but be sure
you get the genuine. Because he can
make more profit he may tell you he has
something just as good, or just the same.
Don't be deceived. but insist upon get.
ting DIR. Kings New Discovery. which is
guaranteed to give relief in all throat,
lung and chest affections. Trail bottles
free at Hamilton & Bailey's drug store.
La &c bottles 81.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

FrRE. About 3 r. nj. on Tuesday last, the
st0rehouse of MI. q. I3. ABdrus, situated about
shree miles nerth Of Opsl0usass was entlreiy
he fsxe originating In the attic above where
are crackers, matches, and many other arti-
cies were stored It Il supposed the flre was
eansed By spontaneous combustion Of the
Rnatches nr fire crackers, as the hEst lHfIma-
kiou 0f the Ere was the explosion of 1lre craeK.
Ars. Another theory Is Ghas the Ere might
have been caused by mice gnawiug the match-
"a ana irnitfnH them. On accONnk of tlae
IIsaslv cnnlbustfhIe materials stored above the
Ere gained such rapid headway that but little
al tIe stock uf groceries WIS saved. Two
eolorea rnsR waFs pretty badly harmed by fie
were ateanaufil,a 10 fenaoye, the liquor taking
Mra. The insurance on building and stock
was $500 Total Iosa not definitely known
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

A lot OF st. Landry politicians went to Crow
ley last Saturday to teach the good people of
Acadia how TO s. run the machine, that being
the day fixed for the formation of Democratic
Parish Executive Committee; and, as might
have been expected, two Committees were
formed, instead of one Editor Bradford
ought to be on hand now to protest against
the =. interference of outside parties in the
local affairs of Acadia. But the probability
is that a similar result would have been reach
ed, il not then. at least very soon thereafter,
without any outside interference for Acadia
is overwhelmingly Democratic and there are
not offices enough to go around; besides. she is
the daughter of st. Landry; and g where the
old hen scratches the chicks will try to
scratch" One of the Committees appointed
ianfi-Nichollsl is composed of Messrs. Archi
bald Hoffpauir, r. b. Sloan, T. C. Chachere
A. 81. Cart, A. j. Vincent, Joseph Trahan and
Sidney Arcenaux, and the delegate to the
State Central Committee is Mr.. w. Il. Stakes.
We have not the names of the other Commit
tee We find the following, however, in the
N. O. Picayune of the 28th
Rayne, La, July 27.-ISpecial. THE parish
executive Democratic comnitte met to-day
The chairman announced the following ap
pointments as members at large of the com
mittee Thomas p. Bowden, James NJ. Lyons
ID. j. jenkins and Andrew Henry. Will e
Chevis was elected member of the centra
committee.
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ADDRESS REGISTERED LETTERS TO
New Orleans National Bank,
New Orleans. La
Now Orleans, La.

u,nnHRAEpEp That the presence Of Gen,
hEIA EWADEIk erals BEAUREGARD aud
EARLY. svko are In charge of the Dra.oissgs ~
= n,saga,stee 81 absolstte fairness and Integrity
shf: she Games ave all equal, aud thai no orc
eaas possibly disisae sohaf Number 'rfA drfsao q
prize.
aREMEMBER that the payment or g ~ II 81
ges 4 nUARANTEED BY FOUh ~, W,
T7ONAL BANKS, and the tickets gre ssg'.sa q.
b. ne Presidet of an stifstIo', pose eag,
tered sgAfs are sss ~
schenses.n
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

) PROHIBITION The fight on the question Of
prohibition is at fever heat IN Texas now.
sBarbecues and speech-making are the daily
programmes, and much talent and zeal are
displayed on both sides. The prohibitionists
hognee ard firesides;r aud that Of the antis
Texas and personal liberty Tue pros claim
that they will carry the constitutional amend
rnent by n, 900 majority, while the antis ap
near confident Of defeating it. The election
takes place on next Thursdaw, the 4th ei
August. The next State In line will be len
nesseg. Local option prevails In many par
ishas IF our State with splendid results, and
many speakers ara canvassing the country
sueMkissp ir behalf Cf state law establishing
prohibition against che sale and manufacture
Of LIQUOR Local option will be voted upon u
0nr parish on the 2zth Of Deceinber pFox.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
The Merchant

Who rests snpineiy at his ease without
an effort to improve the business of the
community in which he lives is unwor-
thy the support of that community. One
among the most important duties of q
merchant in the promotion of this ob.
ject is to afford liberal support to the
local newspapers Ii not only benefits
the community. but the merchant will
gain reliable addition to his trade.
Patronage of home enterprises ia an
other principle of final and complete
suecess,-Jay Gould.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
Tha City couneil of Mouroe held ! meeting

The City Council of Mouroe held meeting
the other day for the sole purpose of app
propriating 5000 for having its town
PROPERLY advertised 10 the forthcoming
Louisiana edition of the New Orleans
Times Democrat, and 5000 more, or 40
much thereof as may be necessary, for the
arerer distribution Of copies Of that edition.
That is business sense. Will Opel0usas or
St Landry spend amy money TO send descript-
i've pamphlets, agricultural or mineral pro
duets, &c, to the Chicago International Fair.
which will open on the 7til of September nexta
They will be transported from New Orleans
free Of charge. It is probable that more than
one million Of farmers from the West will at.
tend this Fair, and little money judiciously
sDent to advertise our country will doubtless
Weld large returns. WAC will take the lead
in this matters
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
JUDICIAL NoTTCHS
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

District Court Parish of st. Landry, No, A6i5.
ESTATE OF HoMERE WTBLR.
Whereas, Jnlienne Dnplechain and Louis Y
Deyilliers, of the parish Of st. Landry n1td
estate: have filed final tableau OF said estate,
accompanied by their petition praying for sne
honologation Of the same !. -;
And whereas, notice of filing OF saio pe..-
tion and tablean has been ordered 6I an or
der Of court bearing date July 70, lsa. ~
,,arso,,s ;ntaresteaI to make opposition TO said
tablean, in writing, at my Office in tne towa
of Onelousas, within the time required oy IsN,
why said tabieau should not be honoaogasea
and confirmed cY.nurpr
Iulv 3a 1887 ClerKs
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

LAWN PART1.-A Lawn Party will
be given at the residence of Rev. f. w.
Lewis en Tuesday evening, August 2d
Admission Mt gate, 10 cents.
Refreshments and fancy articles will
he for sale. Proceeds for the benefit of
the Presbyterian Church. Gate open
at 7:3O D. m. Jy23-2t.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
NoTlcE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. aesS
EsrAr. or LUDeER B1RoTTE.
Whereas. simeon Birotte, Of the parish oL
81 Landry. has applied by hia petitlea 70 y y
annoir,fei administrator OF tho estate 2
Tndger Birotte, deceased, laseof 81. hanuty
parish. ....a,,a;,. - make
Therefore, any person intehaing g;,i II ara ~ ths
sane IN writing, in my ofdcs, in the feWn os
oralonsas within ten days from the gTsssns
noilce i. 81 80 - Clark
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

En- AND FARM. There have been local
iuring the past week, but not suffi-
materially interrupt farm work. The
are working hard to overcome the
I the prolonged wet spell. and with
liner for few days more will have
Itton in good condition. The crops
eoyeing rapidly since the heavy show
ceased.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS
Will take place monthly.
AND the Semi-Annual Drawings regularly
Every Six Months
(JUNE AND DECEMBER).

I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, and in person manage and
control the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness, and
10 good faith toward all parties, and we author
ize the Company to use this certificate, with
fac SMILES of our signatures attached, in its ad-
vertisements.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
J. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

politician ia ION deck again-he has
,ed the editorial tripod of many of our
nv exchanges and is industriously get
In his work, as usual.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

ger the evening of the Ath of August,
salented amateurs of the 0peloHsas
ID will present the stirring drama
lrated CRse,p at PerrOdin's Hall.
new scenery, elaborate costumes
thing to strikingiy illustrate play
be rendered in q spirit of trne his
expectation. To close with grand
music and excellent refreshments
tickets now.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
NOTTCE.

gKgHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
IL of the Bellevue Variety Hall Association
will be held at their new Hall on the flrst sat
urday in August lthe 6thle at o'clock p: n,
for the purpose of elecfing q new Boar pf ~
rectors, FRANK DIMMICK,
IuIy 3O9t Secretary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

b gulf coast watering places are well pa
u.ed this summer. Our people are find
il that the heat is not near so oppres-
it1bere as at points farther north.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
LIST OF PRIZES.

N For CLUB Rates or any further infor-
nation apply to the undersigned Your
handwriting must be distinct and signature
psa.n. More rapid return mail delivery viii
be assured by your enclosing an envelope
bearing your full address
Send Postal Notes. Express Money Orders
or New York Exchange III ordinary letter
Currency by Express Cat our expense) ad
dressed TO
nH. A. DAUPHHN,
New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
,shore Camp Meeting at Biloxi. whicl

tsh0re Camp Meeting at Biloxi. which
going on for the past two weeks, clos.
The s;ea5 tha .s,aas;,,r. ssrar ana hundred
may ~ y ! were in attendance during its con-
Ii, hs and it is claimed that between $50
the y persons were converted before the di-
passis Illustrations closed. The temperance
os lent was q conspicuous part of the servi-
IN nd eminent speakers discussed the evils
sliquor traffic during the last two or three
rs of the meeting.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

per aeN y. City l.em annouhess snas az :nO
flent OF the NatiOnsi EditoTIai =,
tSe tss Influence to have New Orleans designat-
Tlss ;ae place for the meeting of the Assoc
vslsha. next year. It correctly says that 1t
tl,ar 4 Sc difficult to overestimate the impof.
,,,a9 IF having the Association meet there,
as: I'VE want TO advertise our fiue
and great river, our fertile soil and ge-
Innate. our wonderful resources in agri-
=. fe, mineral and lumber, and oil the nat
hadvantages.and great industries OF Lou
sa 81 ma. There can be no surer way TO do this
! 10 10 have the National Press Convention
ssre.v We heartily endorse the Items propo
tafsnrt
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

aere are onr hunters who were killing so
white cranes for their plumags last
i. ser These birds are abundant in the
ling numerous also.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

,ashing young daughter Acadia comes
!. " to the front with two Democratic
IL kecntive Committees-at one birth.
" have been unworthy of her lineage
r. one less.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

h2o1OGY.-Rav'd. j. d. jackson. pastor
- ". T.. Church at this place, died at his
IT, 70 at 2 o'clock on Monday evening last,
.h.s , buried at the Protestant cemetery
lay morning.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

The late heavy rains ruined the melon vines
al seriously injured vegetables.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30
Rncklen,s Arniea salve.

The hest saIve in the world for cuts,
bruises SORES, nlcrrs salt fheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilhlaihs
corns and all skin rrnptions, and posi-
lively cafes piles. ar ~" pay r"qnirrd
1t is guaranteed Ia give perfect satis-
faction. or m"ney refunded. Price 25c
per box. For sale 10y Hamilton& Bailey.
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Fon RENT. "A small comfortable res
id.uc.. with two acres nf land inclOsrd,
in Opelnusas, will he rented very low II
applied for soon. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

aa0. ssEss. J Hpatner, Of 0uaehita, Is being
q lgv u number bit North I10s
3sI' I'*asa "a ef 8of eIecfIon ~ tlse Senate
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

FINE PEARs.- -Mr. r. j.. Lacy, proprietor of
he Mount Hope Nursery, near Washington,
Il fine lot of delicious LeConte pears at
III office on last Monday raa,a,ipe a, Ing, II ,s ri
lans aasE . s.i rs,Sy,, cost
81 per acre, aid "a sOllo al.F
viii MAKE them especially desirable in our
i. sa,ds. You can secure these and all other
viii es of choice frnit trees from our friend
sss. lev. Those who are interested i'm fruit
"a I,e,g should go out to the nursery and look
hear fsrees-they are loaded with fine fruit.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

The attention of the street committee Is
called to the fact that bridge near DR. Had
den's residence, 0n Union street, is in dan
gerous condition also bridge near MT.
Loeb's residence, on Main street foot
bridge near Mr. Roos' residence, also needs
renairs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

Read the supplement accompanying this
;ssue of the COURIER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

What's the difference betWeen the thar1a0s
meter during the hot wave and Elynn's
prices Tbs thermometer is high While
Rlgnn's priess sts low
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

y What are the wild waves sayingn-buy
goods from Flynn, in Washington.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

FoR SALE-A new Remington double
barrel Meech loading shot gun can be
had ut "a bargain on application at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

FoR RrNr-A good business stand,
old established and centrally located, on
Main street, in Opelousas. Apply at
this Office
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

NOTICE.-Land Office at New Orleans. La,
IN June %, 'e7.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed Notice 0f
his intention to make final proof in snpport of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or, in his absence, the Clerk
Of the District Court, z. Opelousas' La on
Francis a. William
who made Homestead Entry No. $685. for the
NV |, Sec %, TIP. 2, S r East, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous rresidence upon. and cnltiva-
tion of, said laid, viz: Thomas E. Bell, Ice
Bell Azelide lfater and George B. Knapp
all of St. Landry parish. La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Jnly 9. 1887. Ct Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

Mason's Preserve Jars, quarts, fol
$l.25 per doz-, ut Flynn's, Washington
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-30

For RENT.-A business stand and
residence near the railroad depot. APP
ply at this Office.
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The vall0ss fesSg s&i pFe at aAezE M 30
Es0sisiK i 81 ! IL W nvt apread e 0thsE points
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Blank liens, for advances of supple
by merchants, for sale at this office.
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james j. II. Gregory's garden seeds
from Marblehead. Mass just received,
at J. K. Sandoz's grocery.
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The delinquent tax list will be found on our
Fnurth page.
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Lunch, lodgings and board at A. B
Cbachere's, near the Courthouse.
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RobeHne Reporter The St. Landry Demo-
crat claims eight out of twelve of the parishes
for Nichols, in this the 9TH congressional dis
trict. We will bet the soda water that ne
INiehollal Glou't get four ont of fourteen. and
stand the cigars that if he gets one, it will be
close shave. We mean just what We say
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OVER HALF A MILLION DIS
TRIBUTED.
La. S. =. ].
Louisiana 7 State Lottery
Company,

incorporated by the Legislature in 1868. for
Educational and Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made part of the present State Con-
stitution, in 1879, by an OVERWHELMING
POPULAR VOTE
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GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWING,

NOTHCE.-Tfclxets are 9aO only.
Halves, SIS. Fitths, Sc. Tenths, ST..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Fatigue and the Memory.

Fatigue of every form is weakening to the
memory. Impressions received when we are
tired are not permanently fixed In the mind,
and their reproduction is often impossible
Fatigue is the result of an excessive activity
of any faculty, continued until its stored.up
nutriment Is exhausted. After period Of
rest and return 10 normal conditions the
memory also returns. A very interesting
illustration ofthe result of fatigue upon mem.
DRY has been given by Sir Henry Holland
He says: 81 descended on the same day two
very deep mines in the Harlz mountains, re.
naming some hours under ground In each.
While 10 the second mine, exhausted by "a
tigue and hamilton, felt the utter impossible.
lily OF talking longer with the German in
spector who accompanied me. Every Ger
man word and phrase deserted my recollec-
ton and 1t was not until had taken food
and wine and been at rest for some time that
my memory returned" A fact like this, and
many others which might be mentioned, goes
to show that there is close relation between
memory and nutrition.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Voices Of Animals.

In very cold and in very hot climates there
are certain dog races that never bark, fact
already referred to by Captain Cook in the
account of his voyages. In Asia there is
species Of dog called colsun which never
barks. 1t is to be found chiefly In the Dec
can, in the mountains of Nilgirl and in tho
woodlands on the coast of Coromandel. Also
among the birds, by poets SO often styled
"the singers of the forest" there are many
kinds that are mute. Two varieties of SPAR
rows, the tingara of Brazil and the senegal
at the Senegal, are said never to emit q sound
and in Australia there are larks quite similar
to those of our own country, but which never
sing.
The real singing of birds is done only in
springlime, to greet anew natures awakening
During the rest ofthe year even the best sing
ers of the woods confine themselves to simple
chirping notes of woe or joy. Nicoardot be-
leves that the song of bids may be regarded
as the original fount of all music, and accord
ing to his view each musical instrument was
originally only devised to initiate the voice
of some bird. Bringing to bear considera-
bic knowledge of natural history and perhaps
an equal amount of charming fancy, he traces
the whole orchestra of to-day back to the
voices of birds. He demonstrates that for
every instrument-the clarionet, the flute, the
oboe, the trombone, the trumpet, and all the
rest-a bird may be named that bears the
fundamental tone of such instrument In its
throat, and which has been copied by man in
the making of the instrument. To the night
ingale he assigns in this orchestra the part
of the organ, and even the rattling OF the
castancts lie would trace to the peculiar noise
made by some birds of prey with their bill.